Radio show psychologist Sheryl Youngblood of KnightTime Inc. and Don Siekerman, safety director of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, have announced the first-ever Truckers’ Ball on Feb. 18, 2006,

at the Antique Automobile Museum in Hershey, Pa.
“Companies and truck drivers from all over the United States, including distant states like California, New Mexico, and Florida are planning to attend,” said Youngblood, host of the KnightTime Radio Show that airs each Saturday at 10 a.m. in Northeast Pennsylvania on 1490AM and 1440 AM. “In coordinating this event, we have anticipated the needs of truck drivers. For example, the museum has plenty of room for truck parking. One of the hotels, with which we have negotiated discounted rates, is adjacent to the hotel, and several others also accommodate truck parking. Additionally, two truck stops are located at Exit 77.
“Since this is a black-tie event, we made arrangements with Tuxedo Junction to have discounted tuxedos available on-site the day of the Ball,” Youngblood said. Attendees should call Bob at Tuxedo Junction (570) 346-3456 and give him their measurements in advance.
“We will also have some loan gowns available should the need arise,” Youngblood added.
Admission is $50 per person and proceeds go toward the Teddy Bear Education & Emergency Assistance Fund to assist truck drivers and their dependent family members who need help dealing with unforeseeable financial crises resulting from medical problems, emergency travel, death, fires, natural disasters or college expenses. It gives drivers the breathing room to deal with their immediate situations. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible.
Lodging, formal wear rental, and other details are available at www.truckersball.org, by e-mailing truckerdoc@hotmail.com, or by calling toll-free 87-Radiodoc (877-234-6362). Or visit www.truckerdoc.com.